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Private Pilot FAA Knowledge Exam

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For Question 301 select "B", "C" or "D" ("A" is selected only as an example)!

301. In addition to other preflight actions for a VFR flight away from the vicinity of the departure airport regulations specifically require the pilot in command to:

A) None of the below answers.
B) review traffic control light signal procedures.
C) determine runway lengths at airports of intended use and the aircraft's takeoff and landing distance data.
D) check the accuracy of the navigation equipment and the emergency locator transmitter (ELT).

302. Which aircraft has the right-of-way over the other aricraft listed?

A) Glider.
B) Airship.
C) Aircraft refueling other aircraft.
D) All of the above.

303. What action is required when two aircraft of the same category converge, but not head-on?

A) The faster aircraft shall give way.
B) The aircraft on the left shall give way.
C) Each aircraft shall give way to the right.
D) None of the above.

304. A seaplane and a motoboat are on crossing courses. If the motorboat is to the left of the seaplane, which has the right-of-way?

A) The motorboat.
B) The seaplane.
C) Both should alter course to the right.
D) None of the above.

305. What are the minimum requirements for airplane operations under special VFR in Class D airspace at night?

A) The airplane must be under radar surveillance at all times while in Class D airspace.
B) The airplane must be equipped for IFR with an altitude reporting transponder.
C) The piilot must be instrument rated, and the airplane must be IFR equipped.
D) None of the above.

306. A special VFR clearance authorizes the pilot of an aircraft to operate VFR while within Class D airspace when the visibility is:

A) less than 1 mile and the ceiling is less than 1,000 feet.
B) at least 1 mile and the aircraft can remain clear of clouds.
C) at least 3 miles and the aircraft can remain clear of clouds.
D) None of the above.

307. An operable 4096-code transponder with an encoding altimeter is required in which airspace?

A) Class A, Class B (and within 30 miles of the Class B primary airport), and Class C.
B) Class D and Class E (below 10,000 feet MSL).
C) Class D and Class G (below 10,000 feet MSL).
D) All of the above.

308. Unless otherwise authorized, two-way radio communications with Air Traffic Control (ATC) are required for landings or takeoffs:

A) at all tower controlled airports regardless of weather conditions.
B) at all tower controlled airports only when weather conditions are less than VFR.
C) at all tower controlled airports within Class D airspace only when weather conditions are less than VFR.
D) All of the above.

309. Which incident requires an immediate notification to the nearest NTSB field office?

A) A forced landing due to engine failure.
B) Landing gear damage, due to a hard landing.
C) Flight control system malfunction or failure.
D) None of the above.

310. If an aircraft is involved in an accident which results in substantial damage to the aircraft, the nearest NTSB field office should be notified:

A) immediately.
B) within 48 hours.
C) within 7 days.
D) None of the above.

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